Rey Mysterio Snr has died, his family said.

The wrestling legend, real name Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, was the uncle of current WWE star Rey.

Mexican wrestling company Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced the news on social media. They wrote: “We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, known as Rey Mysterio Sr.”

“We express our sincere condolences to his loved ones and pray to heaven for his eternal rest.”

Mysterio, 66, began wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009. His son Rey and grandson Dominik are still with WWE and Rey was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023.

The tragedy comes just a week after the death of Mysterio Jr.’s father, Roberto Gutierrez, at the age of 76.

Wrestling legend Rey Mysterio Snr has died aged 66, his family said

Mysterio Snr was the uncle of current WWE star and Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio Jnr

Mysterio Jr.’s son, Dominik, is also currently fighting in the company and has feuded with his father in recent years

Mysterio initially began training as a boxer, but learned about wrestling through his trainers.

He debuted in January 1976 and throughout his career wrestled for the likes of Pro Wrestling Revolution, Tijuana Wrestling and World Wrestling Association.

To distinguish the star from his nephew, he was often referred to as Rey Mysterio Snr, while Dominik was his grandnephew. His great-niece Aalyah also made several appearances in the WWE.

After his father’s death, Rey Jnr wrote on Instagram: “You have set more than an example of how to love and maintain a strong marriage and become a father to four boys. You were a role model and passed with flying colors every time until your death.” . Excellent husband, loving father, beautiful grandfather, incredible son and brother and great father-in-law.

“You have checked every list on the box and can honestly say that I have adopted most of the (characteristics) from you.” You fought until the very last minute and you know that your biggest fear was leaving your mother behind, but I can assure you that she will not be alone and we will always take care of her.”

“You are with God now, smiling from heaven as we continue the true fight of life until we see again.” “You will never be forgotten and always loved, RIP Pops.”

“Prayers for the Mysterio family,” one fan posted on social media.

Another wrote: “Man, Rey has had a heartbreaking last few weeks. First he lost his father and now his uncle. Stay strong, Mysterio family.’